An F-16 fighter refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Alaska, on Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. Department of Defense via AP
Four crew members aboard a U.S. military refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after it crashed in western Iraq, military officials said.
In a post on X, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the KC-135 Stratotanker refueling plane, which had a crew of six, went down at about 2 p.m. ET on March 12.
